The highlight of the day was reading the
comment cards with Edie toward the end of the lunch service today and reading
three cards praising the parking attendants. That means between Jami and I, we
made at least three vehicular parties happy today. Plus, no fights broke out or
car crashes occurred, so another big victory today.
After work, Ally and I had dinner in the restaurant. She had
tried a lot of the menu items back before the restaurant opened up for the
season on June 1. I, however, arrived on opening day and missed the tasting
event. I ordered the stuffed flounder with quinoa, broccoli, and cauliflower.
Before dinner I ate a cup of seafood chowder and split a cheese plate. After
dinner I had about three-quarters of a popover sundae. Intermixed during the
meal, I tried two local beers. After my employee discount, and with tax
included, my bill came out to just over $20. It was definitely the best $20
dining experience I ever had. Oh, and for the record, I tipped Kelseyanne a
decent amount. For one, she did a good job and earned it. Second, it would be
an awkward rest of the summer if I didn’t tip someone I run into everyday at
the dorm.
Coming in for dinner service was an enlightening experience.
Similar to finally hiking a trail after advising many information-seeking
visitors to the booth to go on it before I actually had, having dinner at the
Jordan Pond House helped me understand what the experience is all about.
There’s nothing quite like dining in the only restaurant in the only eastern
National Park. You should try it sometime. Give me a call for reservations.
This evening I finally finished watching the DVDs on Acadia
that Librarian Kathy suggested I watch. Seeing and learning about the park made
me regain my sense of excitement for being here. I was beginning to lose sight
of the fact that this place is unique and sublime in its own unique way. I
think I came down with a case of the seasonal shortsightedness syndrome—as a
seasonal worker, I became bogged down in the monotony of work and routine and
lost sight of the fact that each and every person I interact with is being
affected by visiting this national park. My job is to try and help them have a positive experience.
Today’s picture of the day is a shot of the common room with
a plethora of shoes. Eight dudes produce a large volume of footwear.
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